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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.04, 22,884.60 and 14,539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.04, 22,884.60 and 14,539.28 is: 21,796.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.04 : 22,884.60 = 14,539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.04/22,884.60 = 14,539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.04x = 22,884.60 × 14,539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.04x = 332,725,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,725,607.09/15,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.58

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